Evolution (adaptation And Natural Selection) Flashcards
1
Q
First land vertebrates evolved from _ 375 million years ago
A
Lobe-finned fish
2
Q
The way species fit into its environment is know as its _
A
Niche
3
Q
Niche comprises factors such as availability of food, water, _ etc.
A
Shelter
4
Q
Niche also includes prevalence of (2)
A
Predators, toxins
5
Q
Antibiotic drugs first prescribed in decade
A
40s
6
Q
Overuse has led to bacteria evolving resistance to antibiotics in less than _ years
A
50
7
Q
Scientists must develop new antibiotics in order to beat
A
Bacterial evolution
8
Q
Physiological adaptations: camels
A
Sweat less
9
Q
Structural adaptation:
A
Cacti spikes
10
Q
Behavioral adaptation: dolphins _
A
Swim in pods
